Tyson Foods

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Tyson Foods doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 25

Tyson Foods has a DitchCarbon Score of 25 out of 100, indicating a lower performance in sustainability measures. This score suggests that the company has a high carbon intensity relative to its industry peers. Efforts to reduce emissions and improve sustainability practices are necessary for Tyson Foods to increase its score.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Tyson Foods is a company in the food industry, which has a carbon intensity ranking of medium. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

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Very high

Tyson Foods operates in the United States, which has a low carbon intensity rating. This favorable environmental context supports the company’s sustainability efforts by indicating a cleaner energy mix and lower carbon footprint in its operational region.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

10.21%

...this company is doing 10.21% worse in emissions than the industry average.

Tyson Foods, headquartered in Springdale, is a prominent player in the food industry, having been established in 1935. The company has evolved from its modest origins to become a global leader in the production of chicken, beef, and pork. In addition to its core meat products, Tyson Foods offers an array of prepared foods, serving both retail and foodservice customers in the United States and around 130 other countries.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods should consider investing in cleaner and more efficient machinery and equipment to potentially reduce their scope 1 emissions by 15%.

Good news, Tyson Foods has embraced SBTi climate commitments

Tyson Foods has established Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their operations, aligning with the 2°C warming limit. These targets encompass direct emissions and indirect emissions from purchased energy within the company’s control.
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